While the NBA is fully engrossed in the on-court drama of the regular season's home stretch, front-office maneuvering and lingering trade-deadline buzz continue to fuel the league's rumor mill.
Teams in the playoff hunt are looking for any possible way to gain an edge as the season winds down, and much of the latest chatter involves contract buyouts and the frenzied pursuit of veteran talent.
Here's a look at some of the latest buzz from around the league.
Nets Waive Joe Johnson
The Brooklyn Nets waived veteran swingman Joe Johnson on Thursday after agreeing with him on terms to buy out his contract, per ESPN.com's news services, citing reporting from ESPN.com's Marc Stein.
Even though he's a shadow of the player that once routinely made the All-Star Game—he's down to just 11.8 points and 3.9 boards per game in 2015-16—several teams in the playoff fight are reportedly interested in Johnson, per ESPN.com:
A number of likely playoff teams, sources said, are already pursuing Johnson: Atlanta, ...
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